Benidorm Networking trip 26-29 April 2010

[Adam_F]

I suppose if im honest.,,the sensible option would be Gloucester..

and of course, there will be people who arnt going on the benidorm trip,,so would be nice to be able to drink and chat with them.

I'm in agreement here.

the big problem with bristol is not just the fact the non benidormers probably wont be up for it..

its the fact that theres a good chance we'll get carried away and end up getting back to the hotel at 5am totally plastered,,,and missing the flight.

Yeah, thats what I'm fearing too.

[Danno13]

Thing is, the show is still a good 15 miles from Gloucester and just over 20 to Bristol, so neither are on the doorstep - it's likely they'll be a split between the two, or people opting to stay closer in Thornbury or Cam & Dursley perhaps - both would be good for a quieter night.

[jeff wood]

thing is Dan.. its the location of the travellodges etc..

although saying that, doesnt really matter because say if we go out in thornbury or cam & dursely, then we can always get taxis back to the travellodge,,

i just thought it would be handy to go out somewhere right near where we are staying.

so if gloucester is also a bit of distance, where do you think the best place to stay would be

i know theres the Days Inn in michelswood,,

or theres another travelodge in stonebridge or stonehouse or something..

what do you think ???



only other thing i worry about,,is that ok we dont want a crazy night,, but on the hand, we dont want a village where every pub shuts at 10.30, remember its a sunday...

[Adam_F]

If we can stay in a Travelodge, all the better, as they're only £19, with gives us more ££££ for Benidorm

[jeff wood]

well we're in a bit of a predictament really,,

because the nearest travellodge to cam and dursey is Stonehouse,

but thats about 5 miles away.

so how what that work ?

We'd all have to drive to the travelodge from the show

then get a taxi to cam

then at the end of the night, get another taxi back to the travellodge


also, that travellodge is £29 at the moment


the one in gloucester town centre is £19..

plus, we wouldnt need any taxi's


but surely also, that would be also be the preferred choice of the non benidormers, as gloucester must be on most peoples way back ??

so they wont going out of their way...

[Spirits High]

well we're in a bit of a predictament really,,

because the nearest travellodge to cam and dursey is Stonehouse,

but thats about 5 miles away.

so how what that work ?

We'd all have to drive to the travelodge from the show

then get a taxi to cam

then at the end of the night, get another taxi back to the travellodge


also, that travellodge is £29 at the moment


the one in gloucester town centre is £19..

plus, we wouldnt need any taxi's


but surely also, that would be also be the preferred choice of the non benidormers, as gloucester must be on most peoples way back ??

so they wont going out of their way...

I've just put a post in the "where are you staying after NADJ " thread to get an indication of how many people we're talking about.

If there's not any forthcoming then we may be aswell to go off and do our own thing.

[jeff wood]

I dont think that any "non benidormers" have expressed any interest at all so far,

maybe its just too early ?

only thing is, that £19 price wont last for long..

[DeckstarDeluxe]

thing is Dan.. its the location of the travellodges etc..

although saying that, doesnt really matter because say if we go out in thornbury or cam & dursely, then we can always get taxis back to the travellodge,,

i just thought it would be handy to go out somewhere right near where we are staying.

so if gloucester is also a bit of distance, where do you think the best place to stay would be

i know theres the Days Inn in michelswood,,

or theres another travelodge in stonebridge or stonehouse or something..

what do you think ???



only other thing i worry about,,is that ok we dont want a crazy night,, but on the hand, we dont want a village where every pub shuts at 10.30, remember its a sunday...

stonehouse is a dead town Jeff!

I personally think bristol is the better choice. the traffic around bristol can get mental at the best of times so we have a better chance of missing that. In all fairness I dont think we'll get crazy and only one of us has to get up in time because they can just wake everyone else? thats my two pence worth anyway.

[jeff wood]

yeah, well I know im gonna start to sound like that bloke on the Fast Show,,the one who keeps changing his mind every minute lol

but,, yeah, the traffic in the morning perhaps is something to consider.

and also, when you think about it, theres gonna be at least 10 or more benidormers..

plus,,any non benidormers,,theres nothing stopping them driving to bristol after the show,, I think its only 20 miles from the show to that Future Inn hotel.

because what else are they gonna do ?

apart from gloucester, theres no other travellodges near the venue ( that are near a half decent town I mean )

with Bristol, we can stay in that Future Inn which is a brand new hotel,, looks really fantastic,, and theres Bars and Restaurants on the doorstep,,

and then only 8 miles to the airport in the morning...

I think its 45 miles to the airport from Gloucester..


We've also got to factor in the time it takes to get the cars parked up at the airport.

So we need to be at the airport for at least 7.30am

[Spirits High]

Time to play Dad and make a decision


Bristol it is then and the Future Inn. Checked their website and it's coming out at £59 for a room with 2 double beds

It's no cheaper on late rooms so might aswell book direct

Here's the link:
http://www.futureinns.co.uk/bristol.htm